William Weld
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| William Floyd Weld | |
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| 68th Governor of Massachusetts | |
| January 3, 1991—July 29, 1997 | |
| Predecessor: | Michael Dukakis |
| Successor: | Paul Cellucci |
| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | July 31, 1945 Smithtown, New York |
| Education: | Harvard University (JD) University College, Oxford |
| Occupation: | Attorney, Businessman |
| Residence: | New York City, New York |
| Party: | Libertarian (since 2016) Republican (prior to 2016) |
William Floyd "Bill" Weld (born July 31, 1945) is an attorney, businessman, and politician living in New York City. He is the 68th Governor of Massachusetts, serving from 1991-1997. In 2016, Weld became Gary Johnson's running mate as the Libertarian Party Nominee for Vice President of the United States.
2016 Vice Presidential Campaign
Results
| Party | Candidate/Running Mate | Electoral Votes | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Donald Trump/Mike Pence | 304 | 46.2% | 62,979,984 |
| Democratic | Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine | 227 | 48.3% | 65,844,969 |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson/Bill Weld | 0 | 3.3% | 4,492,919 |
| Green | Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka | 0 | 1.1% | 1,449,370 |
| Others | (Various) | 7 | 1.2% | 1,684,908 |